José Luis and César are sentenced in the trial for defending their territory from militarization
The Judiciary of the State of Chiapas joins the criminalization of community human rights defenders.
Land Rights
Paramilitaries of Chenalho fire on Tsotsil communities of Aldama
In spite of supposed movement toward an agreement between Aldama and Chenalhó, aggressions by Chenalhó paramilitaries continue against Aldama communities.
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The ‘ya basta’ of the indigenous Otomí community
Magdalena Gomez describes the many dimensions of the Otomí occupation of the INPI not only as it relates to their specific situation, but to the questions of indigenous autonomy and self-determination throughout Mexico.
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Tila, political bosses, paramilitaries and autonomy
Luis Hernandez Navarro details the background of power, corruption, and paramilitaries behind the conflict in Tila.
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Paramilitaries ambush march in Tila, Chiapas; at least two dead
Paramilitaries fire shots into a march in Tila, Chiapas leaving two dad and many injured. This is the most recent agression in a deep, and old reign of power by paramilitary forces and families.
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